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On this Day in the History of U.S. Army Dentistry

Typhoon Hester Destroys Dental Clinics in Vietnam

23 October 1971 – Typhoon Hester destroys the 437th KJ dental clinics at Da Nang. One clinic is without power or water for 13 days. Headquarters has no phone for 18 days. The typhoon is considered one of the most destructive to hit Vietnam since 1944.

For more historical events, visit the Army Dentistry History Timeline.

Association of Army Dentistry Announcements

New Members – join in the last quarter of 2026

and receive credit for membership in 2027

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Military Forensic Dentistry: Where Readiness Meets Humanitarianism

This is where operational readiness meets humanitarian responsibility—honoring the fallen, serving the nation, and providing answers and closure to grieving families. The attached article offers a compelling real-world example of military forensic dentistry in action, highlighting a critical dimension of military dental service that deserves greater recognition.

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The Hidden Casualty Load

Integrating Dental Emergencies into Large-Scale Combat Operations Planning

A timely new article in the September–October 2026 issue of Military Review examines the often-overlooked impact of dental emergencies during Large-Scale Combat Operations (LSCO) and their potential effect on combat readiness

Among the 8 contributing authors are several AAD members and include the 27th through 30th Chiefs of the U.S. Army Dental Corps.

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